... Creating Families,
            4 Paws At A Time

Every day innocent pets are left homeless and abandoned in Chicagoland. Adopt-A-Pet has found loving homes for over 15,000 of those cats and dogs.

If you are looking for a family pet, consider adopting a wonderful pet from Adopt-A-Pet. Most of our cats and dogs are kept in foster homes, where they live as part of a family. Not only is this beneficial for the animal, but it also helps us create a purrfect match between an animal and a prospective adopter.



ADOPT-A-PET WISHES YOU AND YOUR PETS A HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY. 

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALENTINE TO CALL THEIR OWN.  EVERY DOG OR CAT THAT WE CAN PULL OFF OF DEATH ROW IN AN OVERCROWDED POUND IS ONE MORE DOG OR CAT THAT WE CAN LOOK INTO THEIR EYES AND PROMISE THEY WILL NOT BE SPENDING NEXT YEAR'S VALENTINE'S DAY ALONE ON A COLD, CONCRETE FLOOR.   HELP US GET THEM INTO A WARM COZY BED. 

YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT ENABLES US TO SAVE THE NEXT ONE    . . .   AND THE NEXT ONE    . . .   AND THE NEXT   . . .

MAKE A DONATION BY CLICKING ON OUR LITTLE BEGGAR DOG TO THE LEFT.    IT'S A GREAT WAY TO HONOR THE SWEETIE IN YOUR LIFE!
                               

Raffle Tickets

Unlike many organizations, we only ask for your help once a year. Remember, this is our only big fundraiser so please make sure to buy as many tickets as possible and sell them to friends and family, too. The animals are depending on you more than ever. Please don’t let them down! EVERY TICKET SOLD REALLY HELPS, AND EVERY CENT GOES TO THE ANIMALS!

You can download a sheet of raffle tickets here, print and fill them in, and send them to us with your donation.   

            DRAWING DATE IS :   February 28, 2010.

And as we always say, even though everyone might not win a raffle prize, everyone does win something of greater value: The satisfaction of knowing that you helped save a little life!

Prizes:

  1. Max & Erma’s - $25 Gift Card
  2. Chili’s Grill & Bar - $25 Gift Card
  3. All About Care Massage - Pamper Yourself Home Party for 7 People
  4. Wyndham Chicago Hotel - One Night Stay + Breakfast
  5. Omni Chicago Hotel on Michigan Ave - One Night Stay
  6. Tuscan Market & Wine Shop, Arlington Hts - $100 Gift Basket
  7. Lynfred Winery, Roselle or Wheeling - 10 Person Tasting & Tour
  8. Sutton Studios, Skokie - Portrait Sitting, Signed Print & Framing Voucher
  9. Weld Photography, Arlington Hts - Studio Photo Session + 3 Prints
  10. Midwest Shotokan Karate, Mt Prospect - Six weeks Lessons, includes Uniform
  11. NoMi Restaurant at the Park Hyatt Hotel, Chicago - Dinner for 2
  12. Fused Glass Paw Print Pendant and Earrings by artist Virginia Van Hoogstraten
  13. Handwriting Analysis by Certified Graphoanalyst Ann Rossa
  14. Trader Joe’s, Arlington Heights - $40 Grocery Gift Bag
  15. Tasting deVine, Naperville & Wheaton - 10 Person Wine Tasting
  16. D'Agostino's Pizzeria at The Glen - “Pizza For All Seasons” Booklet
  17. eScape, Buffalo Grove - 1 hr. Bowling + Laser Blast Mission for 4
  18. Teddie Kossof Salon, Northfield - “Teddie's Makeover Day”
  19. Carol Schultz, Animal Communicator - ½ hr. Consultation
  20. All About Care Massage - 1 hr. Swedish Massage
  21. Prairie Grass Café, Northbrook - $100 Gift Certificate
  22. All About Care Massage - 30 min. Indian Head Massage
  23. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub, Chicago - $25 Gift Certificates
  24. Avon 4-pack Body Lotion & Spray from rep. Lucy Schaeffer
  25. Goode & Fresh Pizza Bakery, Glenview - $25 Gift Cards
  26. Kappy’s Restaurant, Morton Grove - $15 Gift Certificate
  27. Car Care Gift Package from Peak Automotive
  28. Garibaldi’s Italian Eatery - $20 Gift Card
  29. Pizza Bella, Palatine - $25 Gift Certificate
  30. Cheesecake Factory - $25 Gift Card
  31. Maggiano’s Little Italy - $25 Gift Card

Calendars

The remaining Sutton Studios "Dog Days" calendars are now HALF PRICE. "For The Love" calendars are SOLD OUT. Both are AWESOME calendars that you will LOVE! Click below for previews, but please come back to order through our website.

Place your order here, buy online using secure PayPal checkout, and have your calendars shipped to you, or pick one up at any of our upcoming events! Limited quantities - so don’t wait!

Sutton Calendar
[preview]
For the Love... Calendar
[preview] SOLD OUT!

Last call for:  2010 Entertainment Books!

We have just a couple left!

North/Northwest and South/Central editions available.


  Entertainment

The Ultimate 2-for-1 Deal: Save $$$ on restaurants, theaters & hotels and more ... and help save the life of a homeless animal!

Click here for purchase information, or to buy now!


Adoption Shows

  1. We do not have any adoption shows scheduled for February.    Please check back soon for our 2010 adoption show schedule.

New Volunteer Orientations

Feb. 20, 9:15-11:45 a.m., at Glenview Library, 1930 Glenview Rd.
Mar. 14, 9:00-11:30 a.m., at Whole Foods Market, 1331 N. Rand Rd., Palatine

Adopt-A-Pet is an all-volunteer group. We are always in need of more dedicated volunteers. Come spend an hour to learn about volunteer opportunities and how you can join with us to help save more animals' lives.

Click Here for Printable Volunteering Flier

Unconditional Love

Can you offer temporary space and a little TLC to a cat or dog awaiting its permanent home?

Adopt-A-Pet urgently seeks short-term foster care for orphans boarded with little attention or exercise.

Medical expenses are fully paid.
Food and supplies provided.
A close match to your preference is attempted.

Sadly, the number we can assist is limited to the availability of foster people.

Please help to save a precious life!
847-870-8999

Click here for more info!

Featured Pets

Meet Bert!

Bert is a mixed breed that looks like a lab or pointer mix that was found along a country road when he was just a puppy. Some nice folks took him in, but ultimately couldn't keep him long-term. He is about 2 years old, a very gentle and sweet dog with beautiful markings, and uniquely, one blue eye. Bert is a great dog with a great personality. He is playful and gets along great with other dogs. He is housebroken and learned quickly to go to the door to get his leash when he wants to go for a walk. Some leash training and basic obedience is still needed but he already knows how to sit and give paw and lay down. He LOVES swimming, LOVES to be outdoors, can’t resist chasing every squirrel he sees and will jump or scale a fence to get at it. So as a house pet, he’s going to need some training/restraint in that area. Bert is very sweet and a loyal companion, will thrive in a rural area, and will make a great hunting dog for those so inclined. He’s very smart and very trainable. He needs to be engaged in a lot of activity to keep him from getting bored. He would be very good in a family with another dog, and though his foster home does not have children, we have no reason to believe he would not be good with kids based on his excellent temperament. He is, however, in his foster dad's opinion, more of "dog's dog" than a child's playmate. He is a very affectionate dog and loves to cuddle and play, but he seems to ignore most children and would rather go play with other dogs.



Meet Wilson!

Wilson is such a handsome orange tabby with the cutest pink nose. He is about 3 years old. He is an extremely loving and affectionate cat. His foster mom has decided that he would probably be happiest as an "only" pet and that is most likely the type of environment he came from. When the other pets in the foster home are not around, he will jump on your lap or rub up against you and wants lots of cuddling and attention. He will make a wonderful companion and lap cat.